Manikanchan Special Economic Zone


Manikanchan SEZ is a unique project of the state of West Bengal which serves to tap the immense growth potential of the Gem and Jewelry industry of West Bengal. The government of West Bengal has drawn plans to commercially exploit this industry and increase its reserve of foreign exchange. The idea of the establishment of special economic zones was initiated by the central government of India while reexamining the export-import policy of 1997-2000.

The first step towards accomplishment of the Manikanchan SEZ project is the development of the Gem and Jewelry Park at Salt Lake City in the state of West Bengal. The park is situated at a strategic location near the International Airport in the city of Kolkata. The projects resulted out of the collaboration between the government of West Bengal and the Commerce and Industries department. The responsibility to develop the project has been accorded to the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Limited (WBIDC). The project has received the “in principle” approval of the central government of India. The Manikanchan SEZ policy framed by the West Bengal government serves to provide fiscal as well as non-fiscal benefits to give the project an edge in the international gem and jewelry market.


Location

The Manikanchan Special Economic Zone is located in a pollution free sylvan environment, at Salt Lake city sector V in Kolkata. It is located on the Rajarhat bypass connecting to International airport at Dumdum.

  • Located in Salt Lake only 15 km from Central Business District of Kolkata.
  • Only 12 km from International Airport with access via 2 independent highways.
  • Very close to New Kolkata township of Rajarhat which can provide low cost accommodation for staff.
  • Park adjacent to the Kolkata State Transport Corporation and West Bengal State Transport Corporation bus depot providing conveniently accessible transportation for staff working in the units and coming from Kolkata or suburban areas.
  • 2 main roads on either side of the Park with high security exits.
  • Hyatt Regency and Sonar Bangla, two new 5-star hotels located in the vicinity of the Park, ensures convenient accommodation of important visitors close to the site.
  • Electron Beam Irradiation facility for colouration of gems and semi-precious stones located nearby in Shyamnagar.